Place for inserted object

Place for inserted element

When the mouse cursor changes its shape to a cross with square, this means that IDA Modeler is waiting for a directive on where to insert a new graphical element. The user can Press the left mouse button at the desired spot. A dotted rectangle will indicate a possible position. Release the button if the position is suitable. If it is not suitable, change the size of the rectangle by dragging. One corner always stays pinned (or the center - if Control key is pressed). It is also possible to rotate the rectangle by dragging it with Alt key pressed (if it is allowed to rotate the inserted object).

If the option Snap to grid is enabled, the rectangle is aligned with the grid. To suppress the alignment keep the Shift key pressed.

After the mouse button is released the dotted line disappears and the new element is displayed in the window.

Exception: when an empty text element is entered, it is displayed in the editing mode as a text cursor.